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BCS GLOBAL AMBASSADORS

Thinking Blue – Teaching Blue

BLUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL AMBASSADORS

BCS Global Ambassadors are educators who share knowledge, empower young people, and engage the wider community in meaningful action, championing water stewardship and encouraging others to become water defenders.

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WHAT AMBASSADORS DO

Our global ambassadors are leaders and role models within our growing global network of schools and change makers, promoting water learning in classrooms, inspiring action, and helping more schools and communities get involved.

Share practical actions

Classroom activities and school-wide steps that protect water and reduce waste.

Mentor & encourage

Support other schools as they work toward becoming a Blue Community School.

Build community momentum

Presentations, events, and partnerships that grow the movement locally.

Champion refill culture

Help phase out bottled water and make public water a visible point of pride.

Teacher working with students in classroom discussion
Teacher working with students in classroom discussion
Teacher working with students in classroom discussion
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MEET OUR AMBASSADORS

These water defenders are helping students, colleagues, and communities take hopeful action for water.

Cynthia Gilmore

Teacher • Montague Public School • Smiths Falls, ON


We are proud to recognize Cynthia, a passionate educator in Ontario, for her outstanding leadership and commitment to the Blue Community Schools (BCS) movement. Cynthia led the way in…


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Matthew Arsenault

Teacher • Redcliff Middle School • Valley, NS


We are honoured to celebrate Matthew, a dedicated water defender and educator whose advocacy and leadership continue to inspire students, schools, and communities. His work is deeply rooted in the teachings…


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BCS Global Ambassador

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Nominate the next BCS Ambassador!

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Know someone who is growing the Blue Community Schools movement? Nominate them to be featured here.

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AMBASSADOR FAQ

Who can be a Blue Community School Ambassador?

Educators, school staff, and community members who actively help grow water learning and action in their school or community.

What’s the time commitment?

Flexible—Ambassadors simply share what they’re already doing and help inspire others when they can.

How are Ambassadors featured?

We publish a short profile (name + brief note, and optionally a photo) on this page and may share highlights through Blue Community Schools communications.

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Cynthia Gilmore

Teacher • Montague Public School • Smiths Falls, ON

We are proud to recognize Cynthia, a passionate educator in Ontario, for her outstanding leadership and commitment to the Blue Community Schools (BCS) movement. Cynthia led the way in guiding Montague Public School in Smiths Falls to become a certified Blue Community School and continues to inspire and support educators at other schools as they work toward certification.

A strong champion of World Water Day (March 22), Cynthia uses this global moment to engage students, spark meaningful conversations, and mobilize school communities around water protection. Her enthusiasm, generosity in sharing resources, and dedication to empowering others embody the spirit of the BCS movement—and we are grateful for the ripple effect she is creating across Ontario schools.

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Matthew Arsenault

Teacher • Redcliff Middle School • Valley, NS

Matthew is a dedicated water defender and educator whose advocacy and leadership continue to inspire students, schools, and communities. His work is deeply rooted in the teachings he received from Mi'kmaw grandmothers, fostering a deep respect for water, land, and community.

Through his work with students and the wider community, Matthew empowers others to take meaningful action to protect water and advance the Blue Community Schools movement.